Racing

Viper Mid-Atlantics, Gibson Island Race, Cape Henry Cup, and more: here's your racing roundup for the weekend of May 18-19.

If you think you cannot go back to the good old regatta days of yore, guess again... and try these 10 things to revive your event.

Racing Roundup for May 11-12

Racing season was in full swing last weekend in Chesapeake country with the AYC Spring Race to Oxford, Laser Masters Atlantic Coast Championships, Phebe Corckran King Memorial Regatta, and More. Below find your racing roundup for May 11-12.

Larry Ellison and Sir Russell Coutts promised high-octane sailing on San Francisco Bay May 4-5 on the SailGP. And the fleet of super-charged foiling catamarans didn’t disappoint.

Chesapeake sailors excelled at a spectacular Sperry Charleston Race Week April 11-14.

An experienced bluewater sailor shares his knowledge on expecting the unexpected, smart spending on boat prep, and staying calm in heavy weather.

Bob Sopka, skipper of Infrared at Baltimore City Yacht Association shares his advice on being patient, cultivating a great crew, and enjoying the ride.

Sailors don’t need too much arm-twisting to get them to agree to a trip to Charleston, SC, and they’re even more excited to contest the big event: Sperry Charleston Race Week 2019, set to unfold April 11-14. This year’s edition will be packed with Chesapeake talent with two dozen regional boats in the mix and still more Bay sailors crewing for others among the 264 entries. 

We talk so much about “fitting out” our boats for spring, but why not discuss prepping our bodies? Here are six areas they suggest sailors work on between now and that first April sailing day.

Learn how to build your own onboard medical kit effectively and affordably, or augment your existing kit.